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May 263 min read

Wild Carrot

Spring is the perfect time for foraging PEI’s wild root vegetables. I’ve written before about Evening Primrose...

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Jul 23, 20232 min read

Fireweed vs. Loosestrife

It’s great to see people becoming increasingly aware of PEI’s invasive species. Unfortunately, I’m seeing more and more cases of people...

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Jun 28, 20232 min read

Burdock Roots

I enjoy tasks that let me to two things at once. With today’s plant I’m not only foraging for a delicious wild root, but also getting rid...

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Jun 28, 20232 min read

Burdock Root Recipes

All parts of Burdock (Arctium minus) are edible, but in my opinion the roots are the best part. In some areas they are grown commercially...

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Apr 30, 20233 min read

Early Spring Roots: Edible Evening Primrose

Leafy wild greens aren’t the only edible plants available on PEI in early spring – you can find wild root vegetables too! Some of the...

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Apr 30, 20232 min read

Using Evening Primrose Root (Oenothera biennis)

Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) is a common, native species here on Prince Edward Island. The entire plant is edible, but this time...

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